Biden’s ITC Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny on Trade Policies and Patent Oversight

On December 18, 2024, two appointees of the Biden administration to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) were scrutinized by a U.S. Senate panel on issues related to tariffs, China, and their approach to considering “public interest” in patent investigations. The nominees were questioned on their strategies to address the economic pivot towards China and how tariff policies might evolve under their oversight if confirmed. The proceedings highlighted the growing significance of global trade dynamics in shaping U.S. policy and trade regulation. For more details on the Senate panel’s discussions, the article is accessible on Law360.